CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement Of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 15,976	$ 14,838	$ 8,688
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(3,703)	(2,503)	1,175
Derivative instrument and hedging activities		126	(216)
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		165	(75)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,703)	(2,212)	884
Comprehensive income	12,273	12,626	9,572
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		66	542
Comprehensive income attributable to Miller Industries, Inc.	$ 12,273	$ 12,692	$ 10,114